Monday 31 March 2014

ALYOF March Scrappy Success

I did it!  I sorted and cut.  And then cut and cut.  And then cut some more.  It took waaaaay longer than I expected but as of Thursday I cut up my last scrap and it felt so good.  Not only did I cut it all but I used a whole bunch of it as well.  But enough words, on to the pictures.  Just a month ago my scraps looked like this.

         Just a reminder of where I started!

And today it happily looks like this!


6.5" and 3.5" squares


2.5" x 6.5" strips


On the left, 2.5" squares, most of which have been sewn up into 16 patches for Bits and Pieces II.  On the right, 2.5" strips for scrappy bindings.  I use scrappy bindings in all my scrap quilts.


My scrappy strings (less than 2.5" wide) have all been used up in my scrappy strings quilt.


It's such a relief to have this done.  And now I feel like my scraps will actually get used instead of intimidating me with their mess.  As to whether they will stay this tidy, who knows.  I know I am motivated to deal with them after each project when they are small and manageable.  But I also know that when I need to complete projects on a deadline things get messy.

Linking up with ALYOF

5 comments:

  1. What's the board with the numbers and post it notes? Good job on cutting up all your scraps-Adrienne did the same thing. Now scrappy quilt tops will take no time at all!

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  2. Hi Leigh Anne and congrats on this accomplishment! Dealing with scraps is not the most fun process, but it certainly makes life easier! I have the same question as Jeanette... it's the second time I notice this calendar board... is this how you keep track of your to-do list? By the way I love your scrappy strings!

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  3. Looks great, Leigh Anne. Congrats!!

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  4. So nice to get your scraps under control. Must feel so good. You have seen my bins of scraps....talk about intimidating. Someday I will concentrate on cutting them all up into useable sizes.

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  5. Congratulations! I need to do this badly (want to pop by and help me, lol)! Yours look great and so organized and I can't wait to see what gets made with them :)

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